The number of pedestrians, cyclists and tourists on the bridge has surged in recent years and the congestion presents a growing safety problem. The path is above the center of six lanes of vehicle traffic.

The council members offered no cost estimate, but are seeking ideas from engineering and design firms on how the expansion could be accomplished.

It could take years to make the change due to the bridge’s landmark designation.

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